Clutch Device

Patent No. EP3545608 (titled "Clutch Device") was filed by Schaeffler on Nov 17, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 23, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BORGWARNER	Nov 26, 2021	PETERREINS SCHLEY

Dossier Documents

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Sep 15, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 14, 2023
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Sep 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 27, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 21, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
English translation of the claims
Jul 13, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 13, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 10, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 27, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 22, 2022
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 22, 2022
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 19, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 17, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 17, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 6, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Nov 26, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Nov 26, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Nov 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 26, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2021
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 4, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2021
English translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 21, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 21, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 31, 2020
Examination started
Feb 27, 2020
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Feb 20, 2020
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Dec 19, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Dec 19, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Sep 4, 2019
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 4, 2019
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 2, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 11, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 5, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 20, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 31, 2018
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2018
Copy of the international search report
May 31, 2018
Published international application - A1
Mar 16, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Mar 16, 2018
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Mar 15, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 15, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 15, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 2, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Dec 7, 2017
Abstract
Dec 7, 2017
Annex
Dec 7, 2017
Annex
Dec 7, 2017
Claims
Dec 7, 2017
Description
Dec 7, 2017
Drawings
Dec 7, 2017
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3545608

SCHAEFFLER

Application Number: EP17811835A
Filing Date: Nov 17, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 23, 2023
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